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Confirmatory testing underused for tinea capitis diagnosis

Confirmatory testing underused for tinea capitis diagnosis

by Lori SolomonConfirmatory laboratory testing is only used in one in five cases of suspected tinea capitis (TC), according to a research letter published in the July issue of theJournal of the

Confirmatory testing underused for tinea capitis diagnosis

by Lori SolomonConfirmatory laboratory testing is only used in one in five cases of suspected tinea capitis (TC), according to a research letter published in the July issue of theJournal of the
Age-related changes in skin may contribute to melanoma metastases

Age-related changes in skin may contribute to melanoma metastases

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineAshani Weeraratna, Ph.D. Credit: Will Kirk/JHUAge-related changes that cause the skin to stiffen and become less elastic may also contribute to highe

Age-related changes in skin may contribute to melanoma metastases

by Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineAshani Weeraratna, Ph.D. Credit: Will Kirk/JHUAge-related changes that cause the skin to stiffen and become less elastic may also contribute to highe
Omega-3 fatty acid intake may lessen acne severity

Omega-3 fatty acid intake may lessen acne severity

byWileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a study in theJournal of Cosmetic Dermatologythat included 60 individuals with mild to moderate acne, following the Mediterranean diet and

Omega-3 fatty acid intake may lessen acne severity

byWileyCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a study in theJournal of Cosmetic Dermatologythat included 60 individuals with mild to moderate acne, following the Mediterranean diet and
FDA approves Zoryve for atopic dermatitis

FDA approves Zoryve for atopic dermatitis

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Arcutis Biotherapeutics' Zoryve (roflumilast) cream, 0.15%, for the treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in adult and p

FDA approves Zoryve for atopic dermatitis

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Arcutis Biotherapeutics' Zoryve (roflumilast) cream, 0.15%, for the treatment of mild-to-moderate atopic dermatitis in adult and p
Common skin cancer can signal increased risk of other cancers, researchers say

Common skin cancer can signal increased risk of other cancers, researchers say

by Stanford University Medical CenterHuman skin structure. Credit: WikipediaPeople who develop abnormally frequent cases of a skin cancer known as basal cell carcinoma appear to be at significant

Common skin cancer can signal increased risk of other cancers, researchers say

by Stanford University Medical CenterHuman skin structure. Credit: WikipediaPeople who develop abnormally frequent cases of a skin cancer known as basal cell carcinoma appear to be at significant
Screening for skin cancer: Who is at risk?

Screening for skin cancer: Who is at risk?

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere are three major kinds of skin cancer—squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and melanoma. Melanoma is the most dangerous. The

Screening for skin cancer: Who is at risk?

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThere are three major kinds of skin cancer—squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma and melanoma. Melanoma is the most dangerous. The
Relatively high frequency of emergency complications seen for dermatological procedures

Relatively high frequency of emergency complications seen for dermatological procedures

by Elana GotkineA relatively high proportion of dermatologists experience emergency complications during dermatological, surgical, or cosmetic procedures, according to a study published online July 20

Relatively high frequency of emergency complications seen for dermatological procedures

by Elana GotkineA relatively high proportion of dermatologists experience emergency complications during dermatological, surgical, or cosmetic procedures, according to a study published online July 20
Sex matters in how, when, and where melanomas develop

Sex matters in how, when, and where melanomas develop

byElsevierFitted temporal trend of invasive cutaneous melanoma incidence (1982- 2018) for males vs. females from three populations (Queensland, US Whites, Scotland), by body site. Credit:J

Sex matters in how, when, and where melanomas develop

byElsevierFitted temporal trend of invasive cutaneous melanoma incidence (1982- 2018) for males vs. females from three populations (Queensland, US Whites, Scotland), by body site. Credit:J
Inflammatory conditions of skin, bowel may be linked

Inflammatory conditions of skin, bowel may be linked

(HealthDay)—There appears to be a link between hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a review published in the February issue of theInternational Journ

Inflammatory conditions of skin, bowel may be linked

(HealthDay)—There appears to be a link between hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a review published in the February issue of theInternational Journ
Blood levels of two markers may help determine the heart health of individuals with skin-related conditions

Blood levels of two markers may help determine the heart health of individuals with skin-related conditions

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, collectively known as psoriatic disease, are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than others in the gener

Blood levels of two markers may help determine the heart health of individuals with skin-related conditions

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, collectively known as psoriatic disease, are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease than others in the gener
Study finds link between eczema and peripheral vascular disease

Study finds link between eczema and peripheral vascular disease

byYale School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople living with atopic dermatitis (AD, also known as eczema) are also at significantly higher risk for peripheral vascular disease (

Study finds link between eczema and peripheral vascular disease

byYale School of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainPeople living with atopic dermatitis (AD, also known as eczema) are also at significantly higher risk for peripheral vascular disease (